October 12, 2024
Hello, Artists!
Despite what you may have heard, April and Emily are producing the 97116 Art Show again this year. 97116 artist and gallery director, Tyler Brumfield, reached out to ask if we’d be interested in exhibiting at the Kathrin Cawein Gallery at Pacific University. We said yes. After meeting with gallery coordinator and 97116 artist, Stevie Woods, we learned they hoped to exhibit longer than our show runs which means a few significant changes for 2024. Please take a look at the listed changes and if you’ve already registered but these aren’t acceptable, let April know and she can withdraw your entry.
What’s New:
Longer exhibitAccurate inventory requiredTwo different payout datesChoose payout method on inventory formOnly three days for dropping workOnly one day for unsold work pick upFewer funds for marketingOkay to use Command stripsPick up slip made during drop offGallery handles reception & no-host alcohol
Exhibit: Nov 15th – Dec 7, Live grab-n-go sales opening weekend, then online sales and red dots Nov 18-Dec 7
Inventory: Every artist needs to fill out accurate inventory for each piece, plus have usual labels. This is for sales and the gallery-covered insurance once installation is complete and approved.
Payouts: By Dec 7th for opening weekend sales, by Dec 31st for subsequent sales
Drop Artwork:
Friday Nov 8, 6:30 – 8:30PM
Saturday Nov 9, 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Sunday Nov 10, 12:00-3:00PM (okay to send someone with your work)
Pick Up Unsold Work: Sunday Dec. 8th 12pm – 4pm only, okay to send someone
Marketing: We’ll rely on a lot of word of mouth and social media sharing since the Oktoberfest fundraiser was a bust.
Display: For 2D work you have a choice between secure wiring or Command Strips ~ if the work is flush and light enough. See detailed descriptions in the Guidelines & Resources.
Pick Up Slip: When you drop your work, your pick up slip will be made and left for unsold artwork, so all of your work, bin work, and cards need to be delivered at the same time.
Reception: The reception will be Friday Nov. 15th from 6pm-10pm and all food / drinks will be facilitated by Cawein Gallery / Pacific University / Bon Appétit. Expect alcohol to be no-host.
What’s still the same:
⁃ Deadline to enter Oct 31st
⁃ No fee to enter
⁃ 12”x12” framed size max, or 12”x12”x12” for 3D including pedestal (depth & weight limits in Guidelines)
⁃ Maximum number of displayed work = 5, bin work = 3, cards = 10
⁃ Maximum price for work = $150, Cards = $10 max
⁃ All ages welcome
⁃ Artist gets 80%, Show takes 20%
⁃ Artwork must be ready for display, volunteers will not be able to add wiring or strips
⁃ Artist number must be on every piece, including cards (assigned Nov 1st, see Guidelines for more info)
⁃ Show organizers reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet requirements
⁃ Volunteers will be needed, though different tasks since the Gallery is graciously taking on the reception. The Volunteer SignUp Genius is live.
Haven’t registered yet, go ahead: https://www.97116artshow.com/usp_form/2024-artists/
Need Spanish version? https://www.97116artshow.com/usp_form/2024-artists-esp/
Are you an artist who likes to sell their work in a booth setting? Reach out to FGPublicArts@gmail.com before Oct 25th to ask for an application to be considered for “Fall Into Art” happening next to our show on Sat. Nov 16, 12-4pm. Brought to you by the Forest Grove Public Arts Commission.
Have work completed that you want considered for the poster? Email a sharp high quality image by October 31st.
We do hope you will find this year’s changes a positive opportunity, work will be seen in a well-lit gallery setting and for an extended period of time. Please pardon how long it’s taken this email to get to you, April is having health struggles again. That said, please assist us in getting the word out to other artists in Columbia, Washington, and Yamhill counties before October 31st. Also, talk up the Opening Reception Friday Nov 15th and exhibit dates through Dec 7th.